How to get to Cambridge from Basingstoke

There are 2 options to travel between Basingstoke and Cambridge including taking a train and coach.

The cheapest way to travel from Basingstoke to Cambridge is a coach with an average price of £37.

This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to Cambridge:

A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to Cambridge costing on average £58.

The fastest way to travel from Basingstoke to Cambridge is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 20m.

The Basingstoke to Cambridge distance is approximately 133 km.

The average frequency per day from Basingstoke to Cambridge is:

• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basingstoke and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basingstoke to Cambridge:

• Trains mostly depart from Basingstoke station (BSK) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
• Coaches mostly depart from Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basingstoke to Cambridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by coach.
• Travel with Thameslink, South Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to Cambridge by train.

Omio customers who travel from Basingstoke to Cambridge often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Kings Cross (KGX), Edinburgh, Oxford, London Stansted Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cambridge and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Basingstoke to Cambridge, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

In Cambridge, you can enjoy punting on the River Cam for scenic views of the colleges and bridges, visit the interactive Cambridge Science Centre, explore the historic Market Square for local produce and crafts, attend a performance at the Cambridge Arts Theatre, or take a guided walking tour to discover the city's rich history. Some of the best sights include King's College Chapel, The Fitzwilliam Museum, The Backs, Trinity College, and the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.

Two to three days in Cambridge allows you to explore its historic university, enjoy punting on the River Cam, visit the Fitzwilliam Museum, and stroll around the city's beautiful gardens and colleges.